Litzi Penaloza
Gladstone Care
San Bernardino
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Dedicated and dependable Respiratory Therapist committed to providing quality, compassionate patient care. Strong communication and teamwork skills with experience in ventilator management and responding to changes in patient condition. Reliable, adaptable, and focused on providing the best care possible.
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
1 Year 5 Months- Perform airway management and tracheal suctioning for patients requiring respiratory support.
- Administer oxygen therapy and respiratory medications as ordered by physicians.
- Provide tracheostomy care, including trach tube changes and humidification management.
- Manage and monitor mechanical ventilators, including ventilator troubleshooting and responding to alarms or changes in patient respiratory status.
- Utilize PointClickCare for accurate and timely patient charting and documentation.
Operations Lead
3 Years 1 Month- Supported team members by helping with training, guidance, and day-to-day responsibilities.
- Worked closely with coworkers to maintain open communication, teamwork, and a positive work environment.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and efficiency standards.
Warehouse Associate
1 Year 6 Months- Worked with team members to meet daily goals and complete tasks efficiently.
- Prepared and packaged products for customer delivery while following safety procedures, environmental guidelines, and company policies.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Skills
Airway procedures
Oxygen administration
Tracheostomy management
Mechanical ventilation management
Respiratory equipment assembly
Patient evaluations
Digital documentation
Certification
- RCP#48718
- BLS 2028-04
- ACLS 2026-09
- PALS 2026-09
- NRP 2026-12
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Gladstone Care
04.2025 - CurrentRead More
Operations Lead
DHL Supply Chain
12.2020 - 01.2024Read More
Warehouse Associate
DHL Supply Chain
06.2019 - 12.2020Read More
American Career College
Associate of Science from Respiratory Therapy
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CLINICAL / EXTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE AND SKILL
- Clinical 1 - Monrovia Memorial Hospital
- July 2024
- Gained experience with respiratory treatments, patient assessment and equipment. (V60, Hamilton C1, HFNC)
- Performed respiratory assessments like vital signs, lung sounds, and oxygen saturation.
- Experience managing tracheostomies, including tracheal suctioning, tracheostomy care, trach tube change and humidification.
- Clinical 2 - Riverside University Health Systems
- October 2024
- Assisted in ER, ICU, SICU, PICU, NICU, FLOORS.
- Assisted in managing equipment including oxygen delivery systems, nebulizers, and ventilators. (PB980, AVEA,V60, HFNC)
- Assisted with delivering prescribed respiratory treatments like aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, and positive airway pressure therapy.
- Clinical 3 - San Antonio Regional Hospital
- December 2024
- Assisted in CCU, ICU, SICU, ER, FLOORS.
- Assisted in managing equipment including oxygen delivery systems, nebulizers, and ventilators. (Servo-U, Servo-I, V60, HFNC)